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Zee Business to launch three live interactive shows
MUMBAI: Zee Business, the business news channel from Zee Telefilms stable, has planned three new interactive based shows.
The bidding, chat and opinion poll shows are all set to launch in August. According to a media release, Zee Business is using state-of-the-art technology from a British firm, which allows real-time on-air display of messages sent on a mobile platform.
The first show to be launched is named Boli No. 1 and it will go on air on 8 August. The bidding show has been designed using the unique and lowest bid concept. Through Boli No. 1, the participants can win refrigerators, TVs, mobile phones and lots of other exciting goods for as low as Re 1. Typically, these products will go under the hammer for below Rs 5. Viewers will have to send in their bids on 7575, using the keyword WIN.
News Tonight, which will beams at 9 pm to 10 pm on Zee Business, will also go interactive, with viewers getting a first time opportunity to participate in a discussion. Viewers will first need to register their name using the keyword REG. Once their names are registered on the system, they can use the keyword CHAT and send in their messages/comments/questions to the show. The lower half of the screen will display their messages the moment they get a delivery report on their phone.
On Zee Business Special, which airs at 8:30 pm, the viewers will be asked their opinion on a question on the biggest news of the day. The reply either has to be “Y” for Yes or “N” for No, which will automatically change the bar graph on air. The keyword to be used here is POLL, informs the media release.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
